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Definitions and methodology

The residential supply data is based on our quarterly survey of various sub-markets across the 5 main cities. This data excludes labour accommodation and local Emirati housing supply. Completed buildings refer to those handed over for immediate occupation.

Residential supply basket varies for each city:

Abu Dhabi: Supply data is based on our quarterly survey of 14 districts both on & off Abu Dhabi Island.

Dubai: Supply data is based on our quarterly survey of 53 sub markets, starting from 2009.

Riyadh: Supply data is based on the National Housing Consensus (2010) and our quarterly survey of major projects & stand alone developments in selected areas of Riyadh.

Jeddah: Supply data is based on the National Housing Census (2010) and our quarterly survey of major projects & stand alone developments in selected areas of Jeddah.

Cairo: Supply data is based on our quarterly survey of 100 projects located in New Cairo and 6th of October, starting from 2011.

Dubai: Supply data is based on our quarterly survey of office space located in Dubai, including the CBD (defined as DIFC, DTCD, Sheikh Zayed Road, Burj Khalifa Downtown).

Riyadh: Supply data is based on our quarterly survey of office space located in CBD, North and East Ring roads, Khurais, Mazer, and Sitteen Streets.

Jeddah: Supply data is based on our quarterly survey of office space located in the Jeddah CBD defined as Prince Sultan, Tahlia, Al-Malek, Ibrahim Al Jaffali, Madinah, King Abdullah and Rowdah Streets.

Cairo: Supply data is based on our quarterly survey of office space located in Downtown, New Cairo and West Cairo.

Prime Office Rent represents the top open-market net rent per annum (exclusive of service charges/incentives) for a new lease that could be expected for a notional office unit of the highest quality and specification in the best location.

Vacancy rate is based on estimates from the JLL Agency team, and represents the average rate across a basket of buildings in central locations.

Classification of Retail Centers is based on the ULI definition and their GLA:

Super Regional Malls have a GLA of above 90,000 sq m

Regional Malls have a GLA of 30,000 - 90,000 sq m

Community Malls have a GLA of 10,000 - 30,000 sq m

Neighborhood Malls have a GLA of 3,000 - 10,000 sq m

Convenience Malls have a GLA of less than 3,000 sq m

The retail supply data is based on our quarterly survey of mall based retail space, starting from 2009. This excludes street front shops.

Prime Rent represents the average of a top-open market net rent per annum expected for a standard in line unit shop of 100 sq m at super regional & regional malls.

Vacancy rate is based on estimates from the JLL Retail team, and represents the average rate across standard in line unit shops at super regional malls.

Hotel room supply is based on existing supply figures provided by local government agencies and JLL's Hotel team. Room supply includes all graded supply and excludes serviced apartments.

Performance data is based on a monthly survey conducted by STR Global.

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